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The summary At least it didn't go overtime. The Bulls dropped to 1-2 on their six-game trip with a 99-93 loss to the Suns Friday night at U.S. Airways Center. Eric Bledsoe's 23 points led the Suns, who built a 16-point lead early and hung on thanks to Bledsoe's clutch jumper with 10.2 seconds left to cap their franchise-record, eight-game homestand at 6-2. Derrick Rose's 23 points led the Bulls, though he shot 8-for-23. Pau Gasol posted his ninth straight double-double. Jimmy Butler shook off his left knee contusion to add 22 points, while Aaron Brooks contributed 21 off the bench. Turning point In the fourth, the Bulls had whittled their deficit to two until Taj...

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At least it didn't go overtime. The Bulls dropped to 1-2 on their six-game trip with a 99-93 loss to the Suns Friday night at U.S. Airways Center. Eric Bledsoe's 23 points led the Suns, who built a 16-point lead early and hung on thanks to...

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. DeMarcus Cousins watched his shot hit the back of the rim, bounce and eventually fall through the hoop as time expired. And with that, the Sacramento Kings had overcome a bad fourth quarter and escaped with an 85-83 win over the...

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Blake Griffin dunked, and Dr. J clapped in admiration.
Griffin made a sweeping drive while being fouled, and Staples Center roared.
Griffin connected on a step-back three-pointer as time expired, and his teammates mobbed him on the court.
Griffin's...

The Clippers' demise seemed fairly certain Monday night. Multiple times.
They trailed the Phoenix Suns by five points in the fourth quarter while missing one of their top scorers after the oddly swift ejection of Jamal Crawford.
Then they were down by...

That elusive 10th victory is still out of the Lakers' reach. So is a reliable defense.
The small-ball Phoenix Suns stuck it to the home team with a never-quit offense and surprising tenacity on the boards in a 116-107 victory Sunday at Staples Center.
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The Lakers have started the 2014-15 season poorly, losing their first four games over a busy five-night stretch.
The schedule lightens in the second week, with only two games, at home, against the Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets.
The Lakers are one...

Kobe Bryant keeps moving up on the grade scale he has implemented for himself.
The Lakers, though, keep getting schooled at home.
Their latest loss was a lethargic one to the Phoenix Suns, 114-108, Tuesday at Staples Center.
GAME SUMMARY: Suns 114,...